Trivia quiz
The Office Trivia
30 questions and answers: 9 easy, 12 medium, and 9 hard.
Nine seasons of pranks, paper sales, and awkward talking heads at Dunder Mifflin Scranton. This quiz starts with the basics every viewer knows, then digs into Pretzel Day, WUPHF, the Dundies, and the behind-the-scenes facts that only a true Office superfan will catch.
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The Office trivia questions and answers
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- Question 1Easy
In which city is the Dunder Mifflin branch at the heart of The Office located?
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Answer: C. Scranton
The show follows the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin, while Stamford, Nashua, and Utica all turn up as rival or sister branches along the way.
Character guide: Michael Scott
- Question 2Easy
The Office is filmed as if the cast were being followed by what kind of production?
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Answer: A. A documentary crew
The series is a mockumentary, so characters constantly glance at the camera and sit down for talking-head interviews with the unseen documentary crew.
- Question 3Easy
What crop does Dwight Schrute grow on his family farm?
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Answer: D. Beets
Dwight runs Schrute Farms, a beet farm that also doubles as a bed and breakfast, and he shares it with his cousin Mose.
Character guide: Dwight Schrute
- Question 4Easy
In the Pilot, what does Jim encase Dwight's stapler in?
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Answer: B. Jell-O
The stapler gag was borrowed directly from the original British version of the show, and Dwight's outrage sets the tone for years of pranks to come.
Episode: Season 1, Episode 1, "Pilot"
Character guides: Jim Halpert, Dwight Schrute
- Question 5Easy
What does Michael call the annual office awards ceremony he hosts?
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Answer: B. The Dundies
In the season 2 premiere, The Dundies, Michael hosts the ceremony at a Chili's, and a tipsy Pam ends the night by kissing Jim.
Episode: Season 2, Episode 1, "The Dundies"
Character guides: Michael Scott, Pam Beesly
- Question 6Easy
What is Pam Beesly's job when the series begins?
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Answer: D. Receptionist
Pam starts at the front desk answering phones, and she later moves into sales and then becomes the office administrator.
Character guide: Pam Beesly
- Question 7Easy
Which phrase does Michael blurt out whenever someone says something that sounds accidentally suggestive?
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Answer: A. That's what she said
That's what she said is Michael's signature catchphrase, and he uses it in the least appropriate places, from sales meetings to a legal deposition.
Character guide: Michael Scott
- Question 8Easy
Which actor plays regional manager Michael Scott?
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Answer: C. Steve Carell
Steve Carell led the cast for seven seasons, while Rainn Wilson played Dwight, John Krasinski played Jim, and Ed Helms played Andy.
Character guide: Michael Scott
- Question 9Easy
Which strict, judgmental accountant is known for her many beloved cats?
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Answer: D. Angela Martin
Angela keeps a dozen cats over the course of the series, and she even checks in on them from work through a nanny cam.
Character guide: Angela Martin
- Question 10Medium
Which Ivy League school does Andy Bernard never stop bragging about attending?
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Answer: B. Cornell
Andy brings up Cornell at every chance he gets, and by the series finale he has landed a job in the university's admissions office.
Character guide: Andy Bernard
- Question 11Medium
In which episode does Jim finally tell Pam that he is in love with her?
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Answer: C. Casino Night
Jim confesses his feelings in the parking lot during the office charity casino night in the season 2 finale, and the two share a kiss later that evening.
Episode: Season 2, Episode 22, "Casino Night"
Character guides: Jim Halpert, Pam Beesly
- Question 12Medium
Where do Jim and Pam secretly get married in "Niagara"?
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Answer: A. On a tour boat below Niagara Falls
Expecting chaos at the church, Jim arranges for the captain of the Maid of the Mist to marry them aboard the boat before the official ceremony.
Episode: Season 6, Episode 4, "Niagara"
Character guides: Jim Halpert, Pam Beesly
- Question 13Medium
In "Initiation," what free treat do Michael and Stanley wait in line for?
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Answer: A. A soft pretzel
Pretzel Day brings out a rare happy side of Stanley, while Michael eats a pretzel piled with sugary toppings, gives a hyperactive speech to the office, and then falls asleep at his desk.
Episode: Season 3, Episode 5, "Initiation"
Character guides: Stanley Hudson, Michael Scott
- Question 14Medium
Kelly invites the whole office to celebrate which Hindu festival with her family?
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Answer: C. Diwali
In "Diwali," Kelly's parents size up Ryan and try to steer her toward an Indian doctor, while Michael proposes to his girlfriend Carol in front of everyone and is turned down.
Episode: Season 3, Episode 6, "Diwali"
Character guides: Kelly Kapoor, Ryan Howard
- Question 15Medium
Who arrives in "Goodbye, Toby" as the new HR representative and instantly clicks with Michael?
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Answer: B. Holly Flax
Holly replaces Toby when he leaves for Costa Rica, and her goofy sense of humor makes her a perfect match for Michael.
Episode: Season 4, Episode 18, "Goodbye, Toby"
Character guides: Holly Flax, Toby Flenderson, Michael Scott
- Question 16Medium
What is the name of Ryan's doomed startup that sends messages to every device at once?
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Answer: D. WUPHF.com
In "WUPHF.com," the coworkers who put money into Ryan's site start to worry about losing it, and Michael is relieved when Ryan finally decides to sell the company.
Episode: Season 7, Episode 9, "WUPHF.com"
Character guide: Ryan Howard
- Question 17Medium
How does Phyllis's husband usually introduce himself?
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Answer: C. Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration
Bob Vance owns the refrigeration business that shares the office park, and he rarely says his name without his company's name attached.
Character guide: Phyllis Vance
- Question 18Medium
What is the name of the suave secret agent Michael plays in his movie Threat Level Midnight?
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Answer: A. Michael Scarn
Michael finally screens the film for the office in the season 7 episode "Threat Level Midnight," with Jim cast as the villain Goldenface and Darryl playing the President.
Episode: Season 7, Episode 17, "Threat Level Midnight"
Character guide: Michael Scott
- Question 19Medium
What does Kevin spill all over the office carpet in a famous cold open?
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Answer: D. His homemade chili
The chili spill opens "Casual Friday" and was shot in one take, though the set reportedly took hours to clean up afterward.
Episode: Season 5, Episode 26, "Casual Friday"
Character guide: Kevin Malone
- Question 20Medium
Which job does Darryl Philbin hold for most of the series?
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Answer: B. Warehouse foreman
Darryl runs the warehouse downstairs for years before moving upstairs into the office and eventually joining Jim at Athlead.
Character guide: Darryl Philbin
- Question 21Medium
To which state does Michael move to start a new life with Holly?
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Answer: B. Colorado
In "Goodbye, Michael," he spends his last day quietly saying goodbye to everyone before flying out to join Holly in Colorado.
Episode: Season 7, Episode 22, "Goodbye, Michael"
Character guides: Michael Scott, Holly Flax
- Question 22Hard
What is the name of Angela's cat that Dwight puts down in "Fun Run"?
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Answer: D. Sprinkles
Dwight's decision to end Sprinkles' suffering without asking Angela leads her to break off their secret relationship.
Episode: Season 4, Episode 1, "Fun Run"
Character guides: Angela Martin, Dwight Schrute
- Question 23Hard
At Pam's art show in "Business School," which piece does Michael ask to buy?
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Answer: A. Her drawing of the office building
Michael is the only coworker who gives her art real praise, and he proudly hangs the drawing next to his office.
Episode: Season 3, Episode 17, "Business School"
Character guides: Pam Beesly, Michael Scott
- Question 24Hard
In "Stress Relief," what does Dwight stage that gives Stanley a heart attack?
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Answer: C. A fake fire drill
Dwight's twisted fire safety test sends the whole office into a panic, and Stanley suffers a heart attack in the chaos.
Episode: Season 5, Episode 14, "Stress Relief"
Character guides: Dwight Schrute, Stanley Hudson
- Question 25Hard
Before acting, Creed Bratton played in which 1960s rock band?
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Answer: D. The Grass Roots
The real Creed Bratton was a guitarist in The Grass Roots, and his character keeps his name and a long, mysterious past.
Character guide: Creed Bratton
- Question 26Hard
Which cast member also served as the show's showrunner from seasons 5 through 8?
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Answer: B. Paul Lieberstein
Paul Lieberstein, who plays Toby, was a writer and executive producer and ran the show for four seasons.
Character guide: Toby Flenderson
- Question 27Hard
What is Erin Hannon's real first name, which the office avoids using?
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Answer: C. Kelly
Her full name is Kelly Erin Hannon, and everyone goes by her middle name so she will not be confused with Kelly Kapoor.
Character guides: Erin Hannon, Kelly Kapoor
- Question 28Hard
What is the name of Andy's college a cappella group?
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Answer: A. Here Comes Treble
Andy was a member of Here Comes Treble at Cornell, where his bandmates gave him the nickname Boner Champ.
Character guide: Andy Bernard
- Question 29Hard
After Michael outs Oscar in "Gay Witch Hunt," what does Dunder Mifflin give Oscar to head off a lawsuit?
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Answer: A. A paid vacation and a company car
The deal includes three months of paid time off, and Oscar later drives a leased Lexus thanks to the settlement.
Episode: Season 3, Episode 1, "Gay Witch Hunt"
Character guides: Oscar Martinez, Michael Scott
- Question 30Hard
Who returns in the series finale to serve as Dwight's best man?
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Answer: C. Michael Scott
Michael's surprise return for Dwight and Angela's wedding is one of the finale's biggest emotional payoffs, while Jim gets his own honorary title in the wedding party.
Episode: Season 9, Episode 24, "Finale"
Character guides: Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute, Angela Martin
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